What is BS EN 16964-Extraction of total micro-nutrients in fertilizers about?
BS EN 16964 is a standard that covers technical specifications for the extraction of total micro-nutrients in fertilizers that promote essential plant processes and growth that increase crop yield.
BS EN 16964 specifies a method for the total extraction of boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc with aqua regia from mineral fertilizers containing one or more micro-nutrients. The extracts can be analysed according to EN 16963, EN 16965, prEN 17041, prEN 17042 and prEN 17043.
BS EN 16964 method is also suitable for the extraction of cadmium, chromium, nickel and lead to be determined according to EN 16319; the extraction of mercury to be determined according to EN 16320 and the extraction of arsenic to be determined according to EN 16317.
Who is BS EN 16964-Extraction of total micro-nutrients in fertilizers for?
BS EN 16964 on the extraction of total micro-nutrients in fertilizers applies to:
- Manufacturers of fertilizers
- Dealers and importers of fertilizers
- Testing houses and labs for fertilizers
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS EN 16964-Extraction of total micro-nutrients in fertilizers?
Boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc are micronutrients in fertilizers. Micronutrients facilitate vital plant processes and growth, translating into nutrient-rich food for animals and humans. Determination of micronutrients enables the classification of the quality and nutritional value of fertilizers.
BS EN 16964 provides you guidance on the preparation of test solutions that depends on the micro-nutrient content in the solution, giving you the flexibility to apply the method and get accurate results.
BS EN 16964 provides you guidance on the aqua regia method for the extraction of boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc in fertilizers. BS EN 16964 also provides you with a step-by-step procedure for the method that ensures you do the method correctly.
Adoption of BS EN 16964 enables users to determine the content of boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc in mineral fertilizers, ensuring the quality and nutritional value of fertilizers.
